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6 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> January 23, 2017 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Discussion of Transfer Station Contract: <br /> At the request of the Board of Selectmen, the Town solicited bids for the operation of the <br /> Transfer Station. One bid was received from the current contractor, Gotta Do Contracting, LLC. <br /> The bid result was higher than budgeted. It was noted the contract is due to expire on July 1, <br /> 2017. However, the FY18 Transfer Station budget was submitted on September 30th, and for <br /> budgeting purposes, a 2.5%increase was assumed for operational and hauling costs. <br /> It was disclosed that potential options to reduce cost assumptions were vetted. Correspondence <br /> from the DPW Director dated January 19, 2017 outlined some of the options under <br /> consideration. It was recommended the Selectmen evaluate the proposals, and revisit this matter <br /> at the next Board Meeting. It was agreed the prior analysis would be considered as well as <br /> information and insights regarding changes that have been implemented previously. Comparison <br /> figures regarding tonnage, recyclables and solid waste over the past year would also be <br /> considered at the February meeting. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE <br /> Correspondence relative to the proposed Great River Oyster Company oyster farm: <br /> The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of several letters regarding the proposed Great River <br /> Oyster Company oyster farm. Included in the Selectmen's informational review packet was <br /> correspondence from Donald Barton dated January 17, 2017 in concern with respect to <br /> implications regarding the approval of commercial oyster farming grants on Great River. An <br /> additional letter was received from John Wilson dated January 18, 2017 in opposition to the <br /> proposed site location. A letter of support was received from Roderick St. Pierre dated January <br /> 6, 2017. <br /> It was disclosed the Board of Selectmen have not formally heard the proposal relative to a <br /> commercial farming enterprise. Therefore, there was no action required of the Board of <br /> Selectmen at this time. <br />